Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 3500 – 3200 BC

Fragments of linen with a plain regular weave and single yarns. Fibre type B.

Ancient Egyptian linen fragments from Mostagedda dated 3500 – 3200 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1930.33.41
  • Material: linen
  • Culture: Gerzean Period, Naqada 2
  • Period: Predynastic Period
  • Excavator: Guy Brunton
  • Dated: 3500 - 3200 BC
  • Object name: linen fragments
  • Dimensions: Length (largest fragment): 52mm , Width (largest fragment): 42mm , Depth (largest fragment): 5mm
  • Published references: Brunton Mostagedda p 92
  • Site: Mostagedda
  • Latitude: 27.083333
  • Longitude: 31.383333